GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
compulsionan act of compelling
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
endorseto write on the back of